Discovering Hatch Chiles

By Sandy Hu
The latest from Inside Special Fork

Having returned from Special Fork’s annual summer hiatus, we’re back at work and raring to go! While we enjoyed our time off, all was not play since we were busy gathering material for upcoming blog posts, such as today’s exploration of Hatch Chiles.

My curiosity was piqued when I received a teaser gift package from Molly Stone’s Markets and Melissa’s/World Variety Produce, Inc., announcing a schedule of Hatch Chile roasting days in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Not having cooked with Hatch Chiles myself and spurred by the invitation, I was at Molly Stone’s Pacific Heights market on the appointed roasting day to purchase my chiles at the produce counter. Then it was off to the parking lot to have them roasted in the rotating gas drum until the chiles were blackened and blistered. Packed hot into a plastic bag so they would steam in transit (which made our car smell heavenly), the chiles were ready to peel by the time I returned home.

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Gone fishin'

By Sandy Hu
The latest from Inside Special Fork

Special Fork will return from summer hiatus next Monday, September 8, with new recipes, cooking tips and food features.

Please check back with us then. In the meantime, have a great, restful Labor Day!

Sandy and Dave

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Labor-Free Labor Day Dishes

By Sandy Hu
The latest from Inside Special Fork

Special Fork is on its annual summer hiatus. We will be off until the Monday after Labor Day, September 8.

In the meantime, please check out this week’s Special Fork Pinterest board featuring recipes for Labor Day.

Labor Day is a day to kick back and take a holiday from work. And that means, a holiday from the kitchen, too. So we’ve gathered some low-prep recipes for picnics, parties and backyard barbecues.

Please check back each week until we return for a link to a new Pinterest board. We’ll be posting every Monday.

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You like Tomato; I like Tomahto...

By Sandy Hu
The latest from Inside Special Fork

Special Fork is on its annual summer hiatus. We will be off until the Monday after Labor Day, September 8.

In the meantime, please check out this week’s Special Fork Pinterest board featuring tomato recipes and tips, to take advantage of the peak tomato season.

From salads to sandwiches, pasta sauces to tomato handling tips, we've gathered a great collection of tomato ideas.

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Cool Summer Sippers

By Sandy Hu
The latest from Inside Special Fork

Special Fork is on its annual summer hiatus. We will be off until the Monday after Labor Day, September 8.

In the meantime, please check out this week’s Special Fork Pinterest board featuring refreshing drinks for summertime sipping.

We’ve collected a variety of drink recipes to help you chill out. Some are made by the glass and some are made in batches; many feature fresh fruits and herbs. Alcoholic or virgin – they all promise to taste simply delicious!

Please check back each week until we return for a link to a new Pinterest board of summer recipes. We’ll be posting every Monday.

Enjoy the last month of summer!

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